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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,177.30, 18,246.15 and 11,010.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,177.30, 18,246.15 and 11,010.90 is: 16,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,177.30 : 18,246.15 = 11,010.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,177.30/18,246.15 = 11,010.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,177.30x = 18,246.15 × 11,010.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,177.30x = 200,906,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,906,533.04/12,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.45

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